A Taste of Oviedo and El Bierzo, Spain

Join us as we explore the city of Oviedo & the winegrowing region of the Bierzo, both in Northwest Spain. We will start our trip in Oviedo, a beautiful town in the province of Asturias, known for its cows, cheeses, and hard cider. We will have a day and a half – and two nights – exploring the city and its culinary delights.

Las Medulas, a Roman mine

Visit to the Cheese Makers

Bierzo Vineyards

Oviedo Cathedral

Closeup of the Vineyards

After leaving Oviedo, we will head south (making a couple of interesting stops along the way) to the Bierzo region, an up-and-coming wine region known for its excellent red wines made from the Mencia grape. Our base for the next five days will be a small hotel in the winemaking town of Cacabelos, and from there we will venture out daily to enjoy what the region has to offer. We will visit some of the best wineries in the area, and try their wines accompanied by regional specialties. We will visit an artisanal goat cheese maker and learn how to make the local empanadas. We will visit valleys and mountains with gorgeous scenery and amazing history. And of course, we will eat and drink a lot.

Some of the highlights of the trip:

Visits to several wineries (of course)

Tastings of regional specialties

A visit to an artisanal goat cheese maker

Learning how to make empanadas – a local specialty

Walks though villages, a visit to a castle, and easy hikes through gorgeous scenery

A visit to Las Medulas, where the Romans had mines, leaving behind some extraordinary landscapes

Wineries we will visit will most likely include Tilenus, Pittacum, Castro Ventosa, Losada, Demencia & Luna Beberide (subject to change)

Note: If you are a group of four or more and have a specific time you would like to travel, please contact us.